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America’s Strategy for STEM Education
On December 4, 2018 the Trump Administration released a five year strategic plan for STEM education that calls for expanding the nation’s capacity f...
By Jodi Peterson
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One student in the class I currently teach has only been present one day out of four weeks. How should I keep this student up to date with the work th...
By Gabe Kraljevic
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Curiosity and non-conformity are two traits that have served science educator and eBooks+ Kids author Martha Harney very well throughout her professio...
By Carole Hayward
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Reimagining STEM for English Learners
Science, engineering, technology, and math (STEM) learning is for all students. STEM learning is essential in today’s classrooms because it arms our...
By Kate Falk
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Early childhood science education at conferences
When a conference has plenty of sessions about science and engineering learning in early childhood—so many that each time slot has 2 or more ...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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What is the most important part of teaching to remember when teaching science? – C., Iowa I would ask all my student teachers, “What do ...
By Gabe Kraljevic
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How to Properly Dispose Chemical Hazardous Waste
Most middle and high school science laboratories produce chemical hazardous waste, but what exactly is it, and how do you dispose of it appropriately?...
By Kenneth Roy
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The #NSTA18 Charlotte Exhibit Hall: A Science Teacher’s Playground
Do the twist! With the Dynamic DNA kit from 3D Molecular Designs, that is. Or if you’re really brave, face off against the Zombie Apocalypse with Te...
By Carole Hayward
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What are some hands-on ideas of how to integrate science into music and art classes? – A., Iowa I believe that teachers should try to integra...
By Gabe Kraljevic
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Investigations that Engage Learners in Science Performances
The release of the consensus study report Science and Engineering for Grades 6-12: Investigation and Design at the Center from The National Academies ...
By Kate Falk
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Teaching Visually-impaired Students
I am writing to ask for suggestions to teach visually-impaired students science. How do you suggest to teach such students? — M., Iowa ...
By Gabe Kraljevic
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One District’s Path to Improving Student Discourse
If you’ve spent any time exploring the shifts in NGSS instructional practices you will understand the call for “less sage on the stage and more gu...
By Cindy Workosky